21 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1961
Page
1
President Kennedy pressed congressional leaders on his lagging economic program during a White House session. He urged action as committees hold up progress and a quicker timetable remains in doubt.
At Geneva the United States Britain and the Soviet Union resumed talks on a nuclear test ban. U.S. Arthur Dean prepared a major speech while Soviet Semyon Tsarapkin chaired the 274th session as negotiations stretched over two and a half years. Kennedy aims to speed a pact amid domestic recession measures and wage and aid debates.
The weather report notes nightly showers across Florida with a spectacular lightning display near Key West. Gainesville and Tallahassee report fog and unseasonably warm conditions, with brisk winds up to 20 mph near showers. Highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
Fred O. Dickinson of West Palm Beach announced a 20 year plan to develop Florida industry and tourism set to take effect in 1963. The Florida Council of 100 will host luncheon meetings to lure national business leaders. Worley Brown cautioned that a federal aid bill for distressed areas may limit Florida's new industry prospects and the commission weighs expanding tourist promotion overseas.
President Kennedy and top advisers meet at the White House amid a grave Laos crisis. Leaders focused on a firm U.S. stance toward the Soviet Union as Southeast Asia tensions escalate, with McNamara Bowles Burke Parsons Bundy Rostow among attendees.
Reinforcements flooded northern Angola as Luanda placed areas under military control to quell rising terror. A communique promised full use of national military power to secure the province, amid reports of surprise massacres and refugees fleeing to Brazaville.
Washington AP report states the Veterans Administration is authorized by the Budget Bureau to spend 245000 dollars to equip and the remainder for construction at Bay Pines. The plan increases bed capacity and allocates funds for facilities upgrades.
A two day Legislative Roads Committee hearing in Tallahassee will probe ties between six state highway engineers and the Duval Engineering and Contracting Co of Jacksonville. Evidence suggests cash payments to Road Department employees during the Jacksonville Expressway project and overbilling for asphalt. Former Road Board member Earl Powers from Gainesville was invited to explain a possible conflict of interest involving sale of state materials by firms with his financial stake.
The Civil War Centennial Commission faces a segregation dispute that could derail its Charleston meeting next month. Mrs Madaleine A Williams of East Orange New Jersey says she would not be allowed to share a hotel with other New Jersey delegates.
Bradenton based Manatee County Sheriff Ken Gross announces a crackdown on bolita gambling in the county. He hires William D. Fort as a plainclothesman, joins Lt. Robert Coller and Deputy William Woodruff in targeting the gambling network and moonshine operations. The move follows decades of open bolita and liquor activity and echoes past governor actions toward the syndicate.
In Tallahassee a proposal to abolish the State Motor Vehicle Commission was dropped by the Legislative Council's Governmental Reorganization Subcommittee. It plans a bill transferring all enforcement powers to the Public Safety Department, leaving the commission with only administrative duties. House Speaker-Designate Wil said the new bill would limit the department to motor vehicle enforcement powers.
WCIND members and Venice residents meet in Bradenton to discuss a dredging survey for the inland waterway route from Anclote to a proposed harbor of refuge. Board votes reaffirm Sept action, aims to dredge channels every 50 miles, assess spoil placement behind bulkhead lines, with upland owner buyout possible.
The Sarasota County fair opens its six day run with Dallas Dort hosting ceremonies and bringing in old time stars like Clara Bow Douglas Fairbanks Sr Dracula Mae West and Groucho Marx. Kenneth Clark cheers crowds as 30 000 visitors flood in to the midway.
In Leopoldville UN ships approach Matadi as Congolese leader Mobutu warns no UN troops will unload there or at Banana. Kasavubu demands all UN forces depart while Congolese factions plan a military conference with Tshombe and Kalonji forces to secure peace.
The Junior Pageant Title Contest advances to the final stage with the first place runner up and a $2000 prize awarded to the second runner up.
The Labor Department said by week’s end up to 40 states may have run out of funds to pay unemployed federal workers and ex-service men unable to find civilian work. A spokesman cited varying state laws and noted about 26 had already exhausted federal compensation money.
Washington officials debate mail delivery frequency as Post Office plans consider doubling daily home deliveries. The plan faces questions over cost and logistics while aiming to boost service speed and reach.
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